Saturday, 3 September 2016

The
record-breaking structure hanging over China's Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
has closed Friday, just 13 days after it opened to the public on August
20."We're
overwhelmed by the volume of visitors," a spokesperson from the
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon's marketing and sales department told CNN, explaining that the bridge was the main draw of the canyon.

He added that the capacity of the glass bridge was limited to 8,000 visitors per day, but total demand was ten times as much.

The famous bridge also brought renewed interest to other scenic spots in the area.

When
asked if the bridge was cracked or broken, the spokesperson said "there
was no problem." He also confirmed there have been no accidents.

The
six-meter-wide bridge stretches 430 meters over a 300-meter-deep valley
between two cliffs in the stunning Zhangjiajie Park, said to have
inspired the scenery for the sci-fi movie "Avatar."